AGRICULTURE

HOW DO CAREERS IN THE AG INDUSTRY CONNECT WITH RIASEC?

Realistic: Agriculture heavily involves hands-on work with plants, animals, machinery, and the environment, such as farming, equipment operation, and livestock management.

Investigative: Careers like agronomists, soil scientists, and agricultural researchers analyze data, solve problems, and innovate to improve sustainability and productivity.

Artistic: Agriculture-related careers such as landscape design, food styling, and marketing require creativity to design spaces, present products, or communicate agricultural stories.

Social: Roles like agricultural educators, extension agents, and community organizers focus on helping others by sharing knowledge, providing training, or supporting rural communities.

Enterprising: Entrepreneurs, farm managers, and agribusiness leaders combine leadership and strategy to run farms, sell products, and develop agricultural businesses.

Conventional: Careers like agricultural accountants, supply chain managers, and compliance officers involve organizing data, managing logistics, and ensuring adherence to regulations.